Note: this is a spoiler-free advance review of The Unbelievable Gwenpool #1, which will be released on Wednesday, April 13.
Gwenpool is a bit of an odd duck as far as Marvel heroes go. She started life last year as nothing more than a visual gag on a random Deadpool variant cover, but almost immediately developed a fanbase and a life of her own. One backup story and a holiday-themed special issue later, Miss Gwen Poole is now starring in her solo series. It may seem as though Marvel is stretching a joke well past the breaking point, but if this first issue proves anything, it's that there's something deeper at work with this heroine.
Thankfully, this first issue doesn't waste room recapping Gwenpool's origin story. Both writer Christopher Hastings and Gwen herself recognize that readers are tired of origin stories and simply want to get to the good stuff. The opening prologue only focuses on the basics - how Gwen is a person from "the real world" who now finds herself living in her favorite superhero universe - as it establishes a new status quo and the beginnings of a supporting cast. The prologue makes for an enjoyable and very accessible gateway into the book, though Daniel Beyruth's art does feel a bit mismatched for the story. Beyruth's action scenes are dynamic, but his heavy black lines and the generally more moody atmosphere clash with the tone of Hastings' script.
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